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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors
Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
Madrid's mayor and vice mayor having a look at a visual representation of the plan, Source: Ayuntamiento de Madrid
The subsidies from the EU Recovery Plan will be used to let the city resume its pre-Covid trajectory
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeida presented on Thursday, 10 June, the Municipal Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan that seeks to make the Spanish capital the best city to live and work in by 2030. The authorities are looking towards the upcoming 3.9 billion euros of funding coming from the European Recovery Plan to serve as the vehicle that will make this ambitious plan possible.
The capital’s administration, however, is not simply relying on the cash injection to make miracles out of nothing. The presentation established the priority axes and projects that will make it possible to strengthen the transformation strategy through the financing offered, counting on a strong public-private partnering in the process.
Madrid is fully focused on returning to its growth track that it was enjoying in 2019 before the Covid pandemic struck. That is why the Municipal Plan had been developed, since its inception, in full cooperation with the national operational program. Urban authorities have considered it imperative to seek cooperation with the regional and national governments for the full realization and impact of the transformation.
The Plan comprises 105 projects with a direct investment of 3.9 billion euros, aimed at promoting the ecological transition, digital transformation and social cohesion, in line with European and national strategies. The plan expects to mobilize another 4 billion euros in the entire economy of the city, which would mean a total of 60,000 jobs created - 40% of them direct.
There are ten lines of action, which constitute a catalogue of high-impact actions in strategic areas, aligned with the policies of the national plan. The lines of action are: renaturation of the city; waste management and circular economy; efficient and renewable energy; Digital, intelligent and transformative Madrid; sustainable mobility and air quality; innovative employment and entrepreneurship; social cohesion and territorial balance; urban regeneration; Resilient municipal infrastructures and services and resilient and trained childhood, adolescence and youth.
"This is a plan that affects everyone and belongs to everyone, a participated and shared plan, which is long-term and with a vocation for permanence," said Begoña Villacís, vice mayor of Madrid who was also present at the presentation.
The overall proportion of the actions envisaged in the plan for the ecological transition is 57%, demonstrating Madrid's commitment to sustainability, while 29% of the investments respond to the digitalization objective. The Plan identifies a series of actions in which different formulas of public-private collaboration can fit, with the aim of increasing the capacity and efficiency of investment in projects due to the multiplier effect from the mobilization of public resources.
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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
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